03-20-2020, 02:44 PM | #1 |
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My MPE was installed by my local shop today. I have to say....I'm quite disappointed at the moment. The exhaust doesn't sound hardly any different from regular...maybe some more burbles but that's it. I'm hoping it burns in a lot...
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03-20-2020, 04:25 PM | #4 |
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Disconnect and wire the valve open - that'll make a difference all the time. Remove the little "U" clip and safety wire the valve open; leave the electrical harness connected. This only requires a 10mm combo wrench or socket, some sort of safety wire, and about 10 minutes of time.
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should of went with an aftermarket then. MPE is pretty tame. Borla, Remus and AWE are the best sounding IMO.
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Yeah, thats exactly what the MPE is. Nothing more... its really not going to get louder. Slightly, maybe.. but you wont really notice.
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Yeah there is some debate on that, but even still its still quiet.
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Im sorry to hear that OP
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I went with catless downpipe and stock exhaust. After adding the MPE its sounds amazing and get compliments often!
That being said I was looking for a valved system that uses the OEM controller and didn't want any drone. Plus I'm not looking for anything loud since I prefer the sleeper vibe!! |
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Evolution Racewerks catless downpipe. No video at the moment. Yes it does smell but only when idling with windows down and stationary for more than 5mins or so. But honestly smell tolerance is different and unique to each individual. I personally love the smell of gasoline and have never had any complaints about it.
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OP, the MPE alone isn't going to do it.
As I have already posted, I have the MPE and a Fabspeed catted down pipe and it sounds excellent. Aggressive but still worthy of the car; i.e. not cheap and immature. Still sometimes too loud for me. If you're looking for the ricer fart can noise; if you're an attention whore: just go to a muffler shop and run a straight pipe to the MPE. Cheap and sounds just as "good" as more expensive options. I honestly think you went about this in the wrong order. A good DP really wakes the car up. DP then exhaust. |
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Personally I would prefer a catted DP but only if it would add a decent amount of sound. If it doesn't add much, I won't waste the money.
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As discussed, smell is highly subjective. Some people like it, some people tolerate it, other people despise it. Before going catless, i would recommend experiencing it for yourself from someone who has a catless car. If you have never smelled a catless car before, think quad/atv/lawnmower. The smell will be strong, but of course there are certain conditions you will not experience it (e.g., driving on the freeway). If you drive with kids/wife/coworkers, catless might not be for you, even if you can tolerate it yourself. Also there are emissions considerations. |
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MPE and Catless Downpipe to me is the best combo. befoe getting a Borla, Get a catless or high flow catted to go with the mpe.
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I had the MPE put on my 2015 428 Grand coupe in Oct and it was the best purchase i have done since i bought the car. Sound is not as loud as i thought it would be after the first start up/ Even after running it i thought maybe it would get a little loudy but never did. i think i will have to get a mid pipe/ downPipe for that
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